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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.07, 1,120.62 and 616.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.07, 1,120.62 and 616.56 is: 924.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.07 : 1,120.62 = 616.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.07/1,120.62 = 616.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.07x = 1,120.62 × 616.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.07x = 690,930.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,930.41/747.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.85

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